Full ownership of a case from inception to resolution.
Draft pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
Record and disseminate information on behalf of clients.
Summarize medical records and highlight important information.
Write reports to clients summarizing status of the case and next steps.
Identify, research, and analyze legal issues and conflicting legal opinions.
Take and defend depositions, handle arbitrations, and argue motions.
Attend in-person and virtual court appearances.
Provide legal representation of clients to protect their interests in litigation.
Explain litigation to those unfamiliar with the process.
Move cases toward cost effective, efficient, and fair resolutions.
Juggle multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Requirements
6+ years of experience in civil litigation: automobile negligence or premises liability.
Experience handling depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other complex assignments.
Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
Exhibits good judgment and organizational skills.
Ability to manage a large caseload and the day-to-day tasks involved within cases.
Strong desire to learn and grow in their legal profession.
Strong verbal and interpersonal skills to work effectively with senior attorneys, partners, staff, clients, opposing counsel, and the court system.
Experience billing for your time.
Benefits
401(k) with employer contribution
Paid time off
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer paid life insurance
Voluntary insurances
Parental leave
Annual bonuses
Professional development assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
civil litigationdrafting pleadingslegal researchwriting reportstaking depositionsdefending depositionshandling arbitrationsarguing motionssummarizing medical recordsbilling for time
Soft skills
excellent communication skillsgood judgmentorganizational skillsability to manage caseloadstrong desire to learnverbal skillsinterpersonal skillsprofessional demeanorability to juggle assignmentsability to explain litigation